Tuesday TechTip:
Insert a variety of ready made shapes
This week’s tip continues our exploration of using and enhancing
different types of images in Word 2007 documents. This tip focuses on
using another type of image in the body of your documents from the
the Illustrations group of commands. The Shapes button offers a
multitude of shapes and symbols to illustrate processes, highlight
data, or use in combination with other images. The only limit is your
imagination.
Adding and formatting a shape to your document
The following instructions will demonstrate how to combine an inserted
jpeg picture with a shape or symbol to form a new image that
communicates a distinct message. Place the picture into the document
first:
1. Place your cursor where you wish the image to be placed.
2. Click on the Insert tab.
3. In the Illustrations group, click on Picture. This will open the
Insert Picture dialog box where you can choose the image you
wish to insert in the document.
4. Click OK. The image will be displayed as below. Format as
desired by clicking on the picture to activate the contextual
Format tab and costumize the appearance. See the Tuesday
TechTip “The Format Picture Tab” for how to use the Format
tab.
The picture of computer viruses can be enhanced using one of the
custom shapes available in the Illustrations group under the Insert
tab. Create a completely different meaning by following the
instructions below.
1. Click on Insert.
2. Clink on the Shapes button within the Illustrations group. A
drop down contextual menu will appear.
3. Click on the “No” Symbol.
4. Your cursor will now look like a plus sign. Place the cursor on the
page where you want to add the symbol, click and hold the left
mouse button. Drag the symbol over the area to the
approximate size you desire. Release the button. Your plain
image is inserted into the document.
5. Click on the image to activate the Format contextual button.
You can now add color and effects to the symbol.
Use a shape in combination with other images
Using shapes with other images can help communicate symbolic
messages and get your point across to your intended audience. Try
selecting the “No” symbol and, while holding down the left mouse
button, drag it over the original inserted picture. The result is below.
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